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Domestic Violence Resources in Westchester County

Quarantine can be a very dangerous arrangement for those living with abuse. There has a been a noticeable increase in domestic violence nationally and internationally since the coronavirus pandemic began (“As Cities Around the World Go On Lockdown, Victims of Domestic Violence Look For a Way Out,” Time Magazine, 3/18/20 and “UN Chief Condemns a ‘Horrifying Global Surge’ in Domestic Violence Amid Pandemic,” Huffington Post, 4/6/20). Westchester County has several resources available to survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, and child abuse. The Pace Women’s Justice Center works with victims of abuse and can be reached through their helpline at 914-287-0739 or their clinic at 914-422-4188. For a full list of Westchester County resources, please check this comprehensive list of resources that could quite literally be a life-saver for those experiencing abuse. Please spread this awareness and these resources far and wide.